Atty. Derek Firth Meek
Mr. Derek Firth Meek is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy litigation, commercial / corporate litigation, creditors' rights & bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law.
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Derek Firth Meek is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Burr And Forman Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Courts of Alabama U.S. District (1999) and Georgia (2022). Educated at Auburn University B.S. Cumberland School of Law J.D.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations •Turnaround Management Association, Chair of Global Chapter Presidents' Council (2016), Alabama Chapter President 2015, Member of Global Board of Trustees since 2013 •Birmingham Bar Association •American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek Firth Meek is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy litigation, commercial / corporate litigation, creditors' rights & bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.S. degree from Auburn University, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Derek practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Birmingham, AL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Derek Firth Meek is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Alabama →
Derek Firth Meek is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Derek Firth Meek is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →
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Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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